Exness
Multi-regulated broker with transparent trading volumes
Platform Overview
Exness is a Cyprus-headquartered forex and CFD broker regulated by CySEC, FCA, FSA, and FSCA. Founded in 2008, the platform is known for its publicly reported trading volumes, low minimum deposits, and unlimited leverage options.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Exness (Cy) Ltd
- Brand Name
- Exness
- Headquarters
- Cyprus
- Year Established
- 2008
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Reputation Summary
1893 Overall Score
Areas of Concern (0.84% resolved)
Avg. response (0.88%)
Strengths
- FCA-regulated with strong compliance framework
- Competitive commission structure on raw accounts
- Good educational content and market analysis
Areas of Concern
- Withdrawal processing times occasionally exceed stated estimates
- Limited cryptocurrency CFD offering
Expert Consensus
Solid mid-tier broker with good regulatory credentials and reliable execution across major pairs.
IFCCI Verdict
Demonstrates acceptable transparency with room for improvement in fee disclosure and withdrawal processing documentation.
Community Verdict
Regulatory Licenses
CySEC
- License Number
- 178/12
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF
FCA
- License Number
- 730729
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
FSA
- License Number
- SD025
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- License Type
- Securities Dealer
FSCA
- License Number
- 51024
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- License Type
- FSP
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Account | Min. Deposit | Spread From | Commission | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1 | 0.3 pips | Zero | Unlimited |
| Standard Cent | $1 | 0.3 pips | Zero | Unlimited |
| Pro | $200 | 0.1 pips | Zero | Unlimited |
| Raw Spread | $200 | 0.0 pips | Up to $3.50/lot/side | Unlimited |
| Zero | $200 | 0.0 pips | From $0.05/lot/side | Unlimited |
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- AmsterdamHong KongLondon
- Average Execution Speed
- < 25ms
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNetellerCrypto
Responsive multilingual support team. Issues escalated through priority channel resolved within 4 hours on average.
Only CFT-certified professionals (score 70+) can submit expert intelligence signals.
Community Snapshot
Category Breakdown
Platform Responses
Clarification on Execution Policy During High-Volatility Events
Exness would like to clarify that slippage during major news releases is a standard market phenomenon affecting all ECN/STP brokers. Our execution policy, available on our website, clearly discloses that spreads may widen and slippage may occur during periods of extreme volatility. We operate a no-requote policy, meaning orders are filled at the best available market price. We are reviewing our pre-trade disclosure notifications to improve transparency around high-impact event trading.
Platform's execution policy has been reviewed. Slippage levels observed are consistent with industry norms for the referenced news events. Disclosure improvements are noted positively.
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
This platform operates under CySEC regulation (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission), which mandates compliance with MiFID II directives including negative balance protection, segregation of client funds, and participation in the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) covering up to EUR 20,000 per eligible client. Malaysian consumers should be aware that CySEC-regulated platforms serving non-EU clients may do so through a separate entity registered in a different jurisdiction, potentially under a different regulatory framework. Consumers are encouraged to verify which legal entity they are contracting with.
Consumer Awareness Reports
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Unlimited (conditions apply) | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | Hybrid | ECN |
| Year Established | 2008 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 5 | 8 |
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